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Wheat crop ‘early and short’

Body Even though there is still some time left before harvest, the winter wheat crop is looking like it could be a bit short, said Jeff Seiler, the agricultural agent for the Kansas State University Extension Office in Sedgwick County.

Time to party in Haysville

Body HAYSVILLE – This Saturday, it is time to party in Haysville. The annual Party in the 060 is back at Riggs Park with live music, food trucks, games and shopping.

Teen dies in vehicle-pedestrian crash

Body PECK – The Sedgwick County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating a fatal vehicle- pedestrian crash that occurred on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in south Sedgwick County. At approximately 4 p.m.

Fire damages Cheney Door Company

Body 120 Years Ago The Citizens State Bank celebrated its 22nd birthday on March 31, having been organized on March 31, 1884, which makes this the oldest bank in the county, with the exception of the Kansas National Bank, Wichita. 80 Years Ago St.

Argosy Files

Body Miss Irene Box, a student at Wichita State University, was heard on the program “Mrs. Newman Presents” over KFG last Sunday evening. Miss Box sang a group of solos and was featured with other artists of the McDowell Music Club of Wichita, which sponsored the half-hour program.

Star Files

Body From April 1905 Conway Springs is “long” on hotel fires. The fourth to go into the ash heap within the last few years was the City Hotel, which began to burn about 11:30 last Tuesday night.

Haysville Memories

Body 9 Years Ago On Monday, April 10, a ribbon cutting was held at the new footbridge in Dorner Park. The footbridge was the last project completed by Haysville public works director Randy Dorner, who died unexpectedly in November.

News Briefs

Body CHENEY – Drama and forensics students will be showcased at a special event next Tuesday at Cheney High School. Students will present the one-act play, “Dinner with the MacGuffins.

Wheatland Electric to hold annual meeting

Body Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WEC) will host this year’s annual meeting on April 22 at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St., in Great Bend and in seven other remote locations across its service territory.
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